In a thrilling update for PlayStation Plus subscribers, Sony Interactive Entertainment has unveiled its Monthly Games lineup for October 2023, promising a diverse array of gaming experiences. The selection includes the chilling survival horror of 2022's The Callisto Protocol, the immersive agricultural sim Farming Simulator 22, and the dark, fantastical world of Weird West, also from 2022. This announcement confirms the predictions made by the notorious leaker billbil-kun, who accurately leaked two of the three titles just a day before the official reveal.
Notably, Weird West, the title that billbil-kun didn't leak, stands out as a particularly intriguing addition. Developed by WolfEye Studios, Weird West mixes the action RPG genre with a unique blend of Wild West motifs and dark fantasy elements. This game invites players into a reimagined frontier populated by gunslingers, lawmen, and supernatural entities, promising a simulated sandbox world that reacts dynamically to player decisions, ensuring a unique experience for each playthrough.
The Callisto Protocol, available for both PS5 and PS4, sends players to the depths of space on Jupiter’s moon, Callisto, in a narrative-driven survival horror game set 300 years in the future. Players assume the role of Jacob Lee, a prisoner trapped in the chaos of Black Iron Prison as inmates begin to mutate into monstrous entities. Faced with the task of surviving and escaping, players must delve into the sinister secrets beneath Callisto's surface, employing both combat skills and strategic scavenging to fend off the evolving threat.
Farming Simulator 22, likewise available on PS5 and PS4, offers a contrasting experience by allowing players to step into the shoes of a modern farmer. With over 400 machines and tools from real-world agricultural brands, players can sow, harvest, and manage farms across American and European settings. The introduction of seasonal cycles adds a further layer of realism and challenge to farming operations, including agriculture, animal husbandry, and forestry.
Sony Interactive Entertainment's announcement ensures that PlayStation Plus subscribers in Canada and worldwide can access these games starting October 3. This lineup, embracing genres from survival horror to simulation and action RPG, underscores the significant variety PlayStation Plus aims to offer its audience. Still, members are reminded to claim September’s Monthly Games by October 2.
The expansion of the PlayStation Plus service, which includes a notable price increase for the 12-month subscription option across all tiers by roughly 35% since the start of September, reflects Sony's ambition to enhance the value provided to subscribers. While the price adjustment signals a significant change, it's accompanied by the commitment to enriching the subscriber experience with a high-quality and diverse game selection each month.
